From 'Only the Brave' to fake Trump photos: Arizona's stamp on pop culture in 2017

As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the most significant entertainment and pop culture stories that have ties to Arizona.

They range from an Arizona senator's daughter marrying and joining a talk show to the death of a celebrated rocker and the return of a long-missing work of art.

Notice any other big entertainment stories missing? Share your thoughts in the comments or check back with azcentral to find other best-of lists detailing 2017 news stories.

Florence teen Evie Clair melted hearts and won fans during her summer-long journey on the 12th season of "America's Got Talent." The 13-year-old singer dazzled audiences with her emotional renditions of Christina Perri's "Arms" and "Yours" by Ella Henderson, which she dedicated to her terminally ill father.

Shortly before the final round, Evie Clair's father died, making it uncertain if she would rejoin the competition. She decided to return for the finale and made it to the top 10. The season's grand prize was awarded to ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer.

The reality competition will hold auditions for its upcoming 13th season at the Phoenix Convention Center on Feb. 24.